Tesla
Internship, Accounting & Finance (Winter/Spring 2025)
Tesla, Fremont, California, us, 94537
Consider before submitting an application:This position is expected to start January 2025 and continue through the entire Spring term (i.e., through May/June) or into early Summer 2025, if available. We ask for a minimum of 12 weeks, full-time, for most internships.International Students: If your work authorization is through CPT, please consult your school on your ability to work 40 hours per week before applying. Again, please do not apply until you know you can work 40 hours per week. This is required for external applicants. Many students will be limited to part-time during the academic year.
Internship Program at TeslaThe Internship Recruiting Team is driven by the passion to recognize emerging talent. Our year around program places the best students in positions that they will grow both technically and personally through their experience working closely with their Manager, Mentor, and team. We provide an experience that allows for the intern to experience life at Tesla by giving them projects that are critical to their team's success.
ResponsibilitiesFixed Assets: The FA Intern, will have in-depth exposure to the following areas:Understanding of fixed asset accounting and life cycleParticipate in fixed asset annual confirmationWork closely with internal and cross functional teamsAssist with process improvement and system automationWarranty/Manufacturing Costs: The Warranty Costs Intern will be responsibile for the following tasks:
Control warranty costs, define action plans to tackle potential deviations and predict future costs and recommend potential accrual as necessaryCollaborate and liaise with cross functional team members to target warranty reduction. Identify opportunities to reduce warranty costs and support their implementationMaintain phenomenal relationships with Business Partners and Accounting peers to address information reporting needs.Prepare Accounting schedules routinely and as requested for internal and external reporting requirements.Document controls, processes and procedures related to warranty and ensure SOX 404 complianceBusiness Analytics: Tesla's Business Analytics team supports this mission by converting raw data into actionable insights and automation through the following disciplines:
Operational analysis - build automated operational models, conduct ad-hoc analysis, and make recommendations to managementBusiness intelligence - increase data visibility and access for business teams through the creation and curation of data platforms, operational reports, self-service data tools, and managerial dashboardsData engineering - build and manage data pipelines and analytical database architectureData science - conduct statistical analysis and train machine learning models to inform and control operational decisions.Requirements
Pursuing a Bachelor's Degree or Masters Degree in Accounting or related areaCurrently pursuing a degree in STEM, Quantitative Field (CS, Applied Statistics, Operations Research) or Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Analytics (Finance Analytics team)Advanced experience in ExcelExperience with Microsoft PowerQuery/Power BI and/or SQL a plusStrong verbal, written and presentation skillsExperience with advanced Excel BI functionality and languages (Power Query (M), PowerPivot (DAX))Knowledge of accounting principles, financial statements, and financial modelingCompensation and BenefitsBenefits
As a full-time Tesla Intern, you will be eligible for:
Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deductionFamily-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefitsDental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans. Both have an option with a $0 payroll contributionCompany Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Medical Plan with HSAHealthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)LGBTQ+ care concierge services401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefitsCompany Paid Basic Life, AD&D, and short-term disability insuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramSick time after 90 days of employment and Paid HolidaysBack-up childcare and parenting support resourcesVoluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insuranceCommuter benefitsEmployee discounts and perks programExpected Compensation
$23.00 - $35.00, depending on level + benefits
Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.
Internship Program at TeslaThe Internship Recruiting Team is driven by the passion to recognize emerging talent. Our year around program places the best students in positions that they will grow both technically and personally through their experience working closely with their Manager, Mentor, and team. We provide an experience that allows for the intern to experience life at Tesla by giving them projects that are critical to their team's success.
ResponsibilitiesFixed Assets: The FA Intern, will have in-depth exposure to the following areas:Understanding of fixed asset accounting and life cycleParticipate in fixed asset annual confirmationWork closely with internal and cross functional teamsAssist with process improvement and system automationWarranty/Manufacturing Costs: The Warranty Costs Intern will be responsibile for the following tasks:
Control warranty costs, define action plans to tackle potential deviations and predict future costs and recommend potential accrual as necessaryCollaborate and liaise with cross functional team members to target warranty reduction. Identify opportunities to reduce warranty costs and support their implementationMaintain phenomenal relationships with Business Partners and Accounting peers to address information reporting needs.Prepare Accounting schedules routinely and as requested for internal and external reporting requirements.Document controls, processes and procedures related to warranty and ensure SOX 404 complianceBusiness Analytics: Tesla's Business Analytics team supports this mission by converting raw data into actionable insights and automation through the following disciplines:
Operational analysis - build automated operational models, conduct ad-hoc analysis, and make recommendations to managementBusiness intelligence - increase data visibility and access for business teams through the creation and curation of data platforms, operational reports, self-service data tools, and managerial dashboardsData engineering - build and manage data pipelines and analytical database architectureData science - conduct statistical analysis and train machine learning models to inform and control operational decisions.Requirements
Pursuing a Bachelor's Degree or Masters Degree in Accounting or related areaCurrently pursuing a degree in STEM, Quantitative Field (CS, Applied Statistics, Operations Research) or Finance, Accounting, Economics, Business Analytics (Finance Analytics team)Advanced experience in ExcelExperience with Microsoft PowerQuery/Power BI and/or SQL a plusStrong verbal, written and presentation skillsExperience with advanced Excel BI functionality and languages (Power Query (M), PowerPivot (DAX))Knowledge of accounting principles, financial statements, and financial modelingCompensation and BenefitsBenefits
As a full-time Tesla Intern, you will be eligible for:
Aetna PPO and HSA plans > 2 medical plan options with $0 payroll deductionFamily-building, fertility, adoption and surrogacy benefitsDental (including orthodontic coverage) and vision plans. Both have an option with a $0 payroll contributionCompany Paid (Health Savings Account) HSA Contribution when enrolled in the High Deductible Medical Plan with HSAHealthcare and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)LGBTQ+ care concierge services401(k), Employee Stock Purchase Plans, and other financial benefitsCompany Paid Basic Life, AD&D, and short-term disability insuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramSick time after 90 days of employment and Paid HolidaysBack-up childcare and parenting support resourcesVoluntary benefits to include: critical illness, hospital indemnity, accident insurance, theft & legal services, and pet insuranceCommuter benefitsEmployee discounts and perks programExpected Compensation
$23.00 - $35.00, depending on level + benefits
Pay offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, including market location, job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. The total compensation package for this position may also include other elements dependent on the position offered. Details of participation in these benefit plans will be provided if an employee receives an offer of employment.